Assistant Director, Spirituality and Religious Life at Rochester Institute of Technology

Acslhe; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant Director of Spirituality and Religious Life at a prominent educational institution will lead and manage programs that foster spiritual engagement. The role involves collaboration with a diverse range of campus stakeholders, focusing on community well-being, inclusion, and support for students' spiritual needs, alongside comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plans with employer match

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional experience in spiritual/religious life programming in higher education.
• 1-3 years of experience as a public-facing spiritual leader within a religious community.

Responsibilities

• Manage Spirituality and Religious Life programs and operations.
• Develop, coordinate, and oversee programming related to spirituality and religious life.
• Support University Advancement efforts such as fundraising and grant writing.

Skills

Leadership

Program Development

Collaboration

Job description

Assistant Director, Spirituality and Religious Life at Rochester Institute of Technology

Please see the position below (more information and details about how to apply are here).

Assistant Director, Spirituality & Religious Life

Detailed Job Description

The Assistant Director is an integral part of the Campus Life team and will manage Spirituality and Religious Life programs, operations, and facilities. The AD will develop, coordinate, and oversee a range of programming and educational opportunities related to spirituality and religious life. The AD provides leadership and support to SRL groups including chaplains, organization staff, community members, student groups, and campus partners. The AD collaborates with a senior financial assistant on budget management, aligns strategies with Campus Life goals, and works with department leadership on facility use and policy development for SRL spaces. The AD may also support University Advancement efforts such as fundraising, grant writing, and donor relations, and assist campus partners in accommodating students' religious and spiritual needs. This position reports to the Senior Associate Director for Student Engagement and is a member of the Center for Campus Life’s administrative team.

About RIT

Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious individuals. We foster creativity and innovation, blending technology, arts, and design to provide exceptional academic opportunities, including leading research and education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and building a community where everyone feels valued and has a sense of belonging.

As an RIT employee, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans with employer match, and tuition assistance for you and your family.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Experience

• 3-5 years of professional experience in spiritual/religious life programming in higher education
• 1-3 years of experience as a public-facing spiritual leader within a religious community, higher education, or similar setting